MEEKER I Meeker will hold its Children’s Health Fair events on Monday and Tuesday, focusing on health screenings and immunizations. The annual fair and preschool registration for children from birth to age 5 who are not already enrolled in preschool or kindergarten will be held at the Freeman E. Fairfield[Read More…]
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Public invited to relive Rio Blanco County history
RBC I The public is invited to enjoy a Sunday afternoon with Rio Blanco County’s pioneer women, who will offer their takes on local history. The Rio Blanco County Historical Society is having its quarterly meeting on Sunday, beginning at 1 p.m.
Local golf pro earns award
MEEKER I It was recently announced by the Professional Golfers Association (PGA), Colorado Section, West Chapter, that local golf professional Jim Cook will be awarded the 2013 Warren Smith Award at the annual spring meeting in April in Grand Junction.
RBC Historical Society presentation
MEEKER | A program titled “Pioneer Women of Rio Blanco County” will be presented April 7 at Kilowatt Korner in Meeker.
Meeker DI teams advance in tourney
MEEKER I Nine Meeker teams competed at the Regional Destination Imagination Tournament on March 23 in Palisade. The problem-solving teams have been working since November to solve their challenge while practicing thinking “on their feet” for their instant challenges.
Sizemores persevered until modern times
MEEKER I Perhaps the greatest quality of the people who homesteaded the White River valley in the early 1900s to make a life for themselves was perseverance. The second greatest quality was their innovative methods for earning money.
Fairfield award, scholarship deadlines next week
MEEKER I The deadline is rapidly approaching for non-profit, governmental or educational entities interested in applying for funds through the semi-annual Freeman E. Fairfield Trust grant process.
Home of: Gary and Relda Coulter
MEEKER | Gary and Relda Coulter of Meeker are grateful to live in a small town where they know nearly everyone and where family members are close at hand.
MACC offers free arts seminars
MEEKER I The Meeker Arts and Cultural Council [MACC] and the ERBM Recreation and Parks District in cooperation with the Meeker High School, will offer free enrichment seminars by Colorado Mesa University Theatre Arts Department Faculty members. The first two interactive workshop seminars will be offered by professor Jeremy Franklin,[Read More…]
MHS takes to the track
MEEKER I On Saturday, the Cowboys track and field team made the long trip to Hotchkiss High School for their second competition of the season. Although many times and distances were hampered by the cold weather, the boys and girls were able to earn some top spots in their events.
Ducey newest face on town board
MEEKER I When the Meeker Town Board next tends to business on April 4, the face of long-time Meeker resident Bryce Ducey will take his seat for the full meeting as the newest member of the board of trustees.
Meeker, Rangely set egg hunts
RBC I Meeker and Rangely will host Easter egg hunts open to local children on Saturday, and with good weather forecast, turnout is expected to be quite large. Meeker’s egg hunt will be held at Barone Middle School and begin at 10 a.m., according to Cindy Welle, a member of[Read More…]